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United World Colleges (UWC): A member of the global UWC family, dedicated to its mission of using education to foster peace and sustainability.
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO): Fully authorized to deliver the IB PYP, MYP, and DP across all grade levels.
Council of International Schools (CIS): Signifies adherence to international benchmarks in curriculum, governance, and student welfare.
East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS): Membership enables participation in regional teacher development and school collaboration.
International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT): Denotes active involvement in Thailand’s international school community and advocacy.
World Academy of Sport: Identifies the school as supporting high-performance athletes through structured sport-education programmes.
Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA), Thailand: Indicates compliance with national standards for quality education.
Duke of Edinburgh International Award: Reflects the opportunity for students to take part in this internationally respected personal development and service programme.
International Schools Theatre Association: Signals the school’s commitment to theatre arts through membership in a global network.
Office of the Private Education Commission (Thailand): Shows the school is recognised and regulated under Thailand’s private education system.
International Sailing Schools Association: Marks the school's involvement in certified sailing instruction.
International School Award 2024: Premium Schools Category
UWC Thailand was named a winner in the Premium Schools Category at the International School Awards 2024, organised by ISC Research.
UWC Thailand in Phuket offers a full International Baccalaureate continuum—PYP, MYP and DP. The campus lies in the foothills of Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary, surrounded by rainforest and adjacent to Thanyapura Sports Resort. Students learn in English, with boarding available for Grades 9–12. UWC Thailand integrates Social Emotional Learning and mindfulness across the curriculum and offers outdoor experiential education. Sport features strongly, with access to gyms, futsal and basketball courts, and olympic sized pools. Sustainability is a key pillar: students lead initiatives such as weekly beach clean-ups and mangrove restoration under the Plastic Free Phuket programme. The school emphasizes connection and it is reflected in mindfulness courses, community engagement, and service learning. The result is a unique blend of IB academics, environmental stewardship, wellness education, and global community.
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